Caobisco president Tobias Bachmüller set for 2026 World Confectionery Conference

Tobias Bachmüller - Katjes International Düsseldorf 11/2015

Plans for our World Confectionery Conference 2026 edition have taken a notable step forward, as Tobias Bachmüller, president of the Caobisco European confectionery trade organisation, becoming our first keynote speaker.

The vastly experienced senior executive, who is also a managing shareholder of Germany’s Katjes group, represents the region’s core industry body that has been a founding supporter of our event.

Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, which is being hosted at The View, in central London, with early bird rates available for attending, speaking and exhibiting, which can be done via the following link to our dedicated conference website, which offers key updates on our conference. You can register via the direct link here. 

Speaking to our title about the prospects of making his personal debut on at our event, Tobias welcomed the opportunity to discuss the work of Caobisco’s work supporting the industry at a time of significant regulatory change that could prove hugely influential for the sector.

He said: “I’m looking forward to being at the World Confectionery Conference, which will also give me chance to see my daughter, who is there in London. Our company, Katjes, also has a big business in the UK with ‘Percy Pig,’ as well Candy Kittens, so there are many reasons to be there,” enthused the president, who acknowledged the importance of physical events such as our conference was vital for furthering discussion on major issues facing the sector.

As Caobisco noted previously to our title, his appointment leading the organisation brings considerable industry leadership. He has previously served in the post as president between 2012-2014, and vice president during three terms (2010–2012, 2014–2016, 2024- 2025).

In addition, he has also been a longstanding member of the Executive Board of BDSI (Bundesverband der Deutschen Süsswarenindustrie e.V.) since 2001.

Commenting on his participation at our 2026 event, Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston said: “We’ve put our plans fully in motion for the 2026 edition of our conference, and it’s great to know that Caobisco, represented by Tobias Bachmüller will be there to support us once again. The trade body, which represents more than 15,000 businesses across Europe’s confectionery, biscuits and chocolate industries has continued to play an integral role in the industry, so we are glad that its insights into core policies shaping our sector will once again be at the heart of the event.”